While you compute this complex equation, check out the game's latest trailer posted above. Yes, it's all pre-rendered CGI, but it does a great job of giving you a brief introduction to the game's gun-toting counterfeits.
Gotham City Impostors expected Winter 2012, will cost $15
by Griffin McElroy 
on Jul 20th 2011 6:00PM
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While you compute this complex equation, check out the game's latest trailer posted above. Yes, it's all pre-rendered CGI, but it does a great job of giving you a brief introduction to the game's gun-toting counterfeits.
Reader Comments (55)
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:03PM monkeyontherun4 said
Hmmmm actually looks interesting
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:05PM ChronoSapien said
so kinda like the movie kickass and batman had a baby? SWEET
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:07PM Cleric said
I'm only in for the clown girls
Posted: Jul 22nd 2011 2:48AM Red O Magnus said
@Cleric, yeah, I def like the jokers attitude in this. And the use of the f-bomb is promising, lol
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Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:08PM Rubbishy Me said
Looks okay but why will it take so long, its digital, if it's in the early stages why the hell did they announce it?
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:10PM skeldare said
These most certainly are not Batman. He'd never use a gun...
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:22PM Jesta said
@skeldare
The problem with the internet is that im not sure if your taking the mickey or not. The "..." at the end of your statement could indicate sarcasm but it could also mean your sick of pointing out the 'obvious'
Either way this stuff makes for interesting reading
http://sacomics.blogspot.com/2005/08/batman-and-guns.html
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The problem with the internet is that im not sure if your taking the mickey or not. The "..." at the end of your statement could indicate sarcasm but it could also mean your sick of pointing out the 'obvious'
Either way this stuff makes for interesting reading
http://sacomics.blogspot.com/2005/08/batman-and-guns.html
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:31PM monkeyontherun4 said
@skeldare
im tired of hearing this. he doesn't use a gun ANYMORE.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SIUL8EbikTs/TDfK82ga78I/AAAAAAAABFo/qB7yREykOmo/s1600/BatmanGun.jpg
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im tired of hearing this. he doesn't use a gun ANYMORE.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SIUL8EbikTs/TDfK82ga78I/AAAAAAAABFo/qB7yREykOmo/s1600/BatmanGun.jpg
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:32PM SisypheanLife said
@skeldare
Except Batman has used a gun many times.
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Except Batman has used a gun many times.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 7:20PM Dance Mofo said
@skeldare that's why the name of the game is called GOTHAM CITY IMPOSTORS
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Posted: Jul 20th 2011 7:51PM WarrenEBB said
@skeldare Agreed. I think.
Though, the way I'd say it is: this looks like a game where you can play crazy irresponsible psycho A or crazy irresponsible psycho B. neither of which is Batman.
The joy of batman is that he's a vigilante which everyone tolerates, because he does so much good. because of his strong moral code.
Batman imitators without the moral code are disturbing/pointless. Not something I want to roleplay. This game looks like another "it's hip to thrill kill" hollow exercise in pointless.
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Though, the way I'd say it is: this looks like a game where you can play crazy irresponsible psycho A or crazy irresponsible psycho B. neither of which is Batman.
The joy of batman is that he's a vigilante which everyone tolerates, because he does so much good. because of his strong moral code.
Batman imitators without the moral code are disturbing/pointless. Not something I want to roleplay. This game looks like another "it's hip to thrill kill" hollow exercise in pointless.
Posted: Jul 22nd 2011 8:51AM ChainSmoker said
@skeldare
Batman has used a gun plenty of times.
I believe he's used a gun once or twice .. maybe more in the detective series..
And he uses guns in the odyssey series. You would know this if you actually read comic books and were a true Batman fan.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.comicsalliance.com/media/2010/07/batman-gun-odyssey.jpg
But this is called GOTHAM CITY IMPOSTORS.. IMPOSTORS..
I believe you should go check out a definition for this before you actually go saying "These most certainly are not Batman. He'd never use a gun... "
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Batman has used a gun plenty of times.
I believe he's used a gun once or twice .. maybe more in the detective series..
And he uses guns in the odyssey series. You would know this if you actually read comic books and were a true Batman fan.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.comicsalliance.com/media/2010/07/batman-gun-odyssey.jpg
But this is called GOTHAM CITY IMPOSTORS.. IMPOSTORS..
I believe you should go check out a definition for this before you actually go saying "These most certainly are not Batman. He'd never use a gun... "
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:11PM echerringtonYAHOOCOM said
crazy trailer. lol
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:19PM Jesta said
I like the fact that they are taking a more humorous route, that decision alone has me interested. A funny Batman game without Batman, its an interesting pitch for sure
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:22PM MacGyver10 said
i played this at E3 and while it was ok, it's basically a weaker Shadowrun with the Batman license. which doesn't make it bad, but it definitely didn't feel like anything special.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:24PM adr916 said
seems like its mimic team fortress or brink in look and or gameplay
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:26PM dapharmic1st said
Looking forward to the purchase...
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:27PM DeadInside said
Such a weird game idea. I guess it doesnt matter which side you choose because they are all dumbasses.
Big guy with baby legs, never seen that before.
Big guy with baby legs, never seen that before.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:27PM mikeburnfire said
Looks like your basic Heroes v. Villians multiplayer team-deathmatch style games, but with a Batman theme. I wonder how it will compare to Uncharted 3, which is showing real polish in that category.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:30PM Fire Walk With Me said
I am going to buy this video game with money.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:34PM SisypheanLife said
This is supposed to read Winter of 2011, right?
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 7:48PM tylerh1701 said
@SisypheanLife
More than likely Winter 2012 means January/February 2012, not December 2012.
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More than likely Winter 2012 means January/February 2012, not December 2012.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:39PM Riusaki said
Every second of the trailer just reminded me of TF2. What's up with all these TF2 ripoffs?
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 7:12PM Ospov said
@Riusaki
I didn't really get that from the trailer. Not every class based shooter or shooter with a goofy art style is a TF2 ripoff. I love TF2 as much as the next guy, but I'm getting a little tired of hearing the same old thing for nearly every other shooter.
If it's realistic, it's a Call of Duty rip-off.
If it's sci-fi, it's a Halo rip-off.
If it's class based, it's a Team Fortress 2 rip-off.
Sometimes it's a legitimate argument, but the game's not even out yet and there was no gameplay in the trailer. I'm going to wait until I see more on the game before I pass judgment.
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I didn't really get that from the trailer. Not every class based shooter or shooter with a goofy art style is a TF2 ripoff. I love TF2 as much as the next guy, but I'm getting a little tired of hearing the same old thing for nearly every other shooter.
If it's realistic, it's a Call of Duty rip-off.
If it's sci-fi, it's a Halo rip-off.
If it's class based, it's a Team Fortress 2 rip-off.
Sometimes it's a legitimate argument, but the game's not even out yet and there was no gameplay in the trailer. I'm going to wait until I see more on the game before I pass judgment.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 7:37PM Aesir Renegade said
@Riusaki
I thought the trailer looked like a Shadowrun-esque experience (the 360 version).
Only without all the magic and just a bunch more gadgets instead. But maybe that's just me. Cause it had the big guy gliding around and then there was a bunch of skinnier guy skating around.
It's not a rip-off of TF2 by any means because class based shooter had been around for decades before TF2 ever released.
Not everything is a rip-off of something else.
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I thought the trailer looked like a Shadowrun-esque experience (the 360 version).
Only without all the magic and just a bunch more gadgets instead. But maybe that's just me. Cause it had the big guy gliding around and then there was a bunch of skinnier guy skating around.
It's not a rip-off of TF2 by any means because class based shooter had been around for decades before TF2 ever released.
Not everything is a rip-off of something else.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 8:02PM Kimchi Kommando said
@Ospov
Come on, that's like expecting people not to act like @$$holes. That's just silly.
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Come on, that's like expecting people not to act like @$$holes. That's just silly.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 9:04PM (Unverified) said
@Riusaki
are you drunk? it's clearly a tetris rip-off
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are you drunk? it's clearly a tetris rip-off
Posted: Jul 21st 2011 2:36AM Ospov said
@Riusaki
Well you didn't mention the Source engine and most people wouldn't have guessed that's what you meant. But I rewatched the trailer and I can kind of see where you're coming from at a few parts with some lighting and scenery. I don't think it looks too similar though. The character models just look too different and there are quite a few other things that look like it would be a different engine.
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Well you didn't mention the Source engine and most people wouldn't have guessed that's what you meant. But I rewatched the trailer and I can kind of see where you're coming from at a few parts with some lighting and scenery. I don't think it looks too similar though. The character models just look too different and there are quite a few other things that look like it would be a different engine.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:53PM Hi iTs SlayeR said
TF2 + Batman = Gotham City Impostors.
Can't say anything until I see gameplay but this looks like a fun game to play for $15.
Can't say anything until I see gameplay but this looks like a fun game to play for $15.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 6:57PM Urethra Alfredo said
Fifteen dollars.
For a downloadable Batman game.
Where you shoot people.
And doesn't have Batman.
This must be a tie-in for the new Batman movie coming out next year, "The Expendables 2."
Hopefully, Monolith will follow this up with a Green Lantern game.
Without Green Lantern.
But you race unicorns.
In a jungle.
And play rhythm mini-games between races.
For a downloadable Batman game.
Where you shoot people.
And doesn't have Batman.
This must be a tie-in for the new Batman movie coming out next year, "The Expendables 2."
Hopefully, Monolith will follow this up with a Green Lantern game.
Without Green Lantern.
But you race unicorns.
In a jungle.
And play rhythm mini-games between races.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 7:44PM ToastyBiggins said
@Urethra Alfredo
I think you sort of shot yourself in the foot at the end there because Green Lantern's Rainforest Unicorn Racing Bongo Challenge actually sounds pretty badass.
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I think you sort of shot yourself in the foot at the end there because Green Lantern's Rainforest Unicorn Racing Bongo Challenge actually sounds pretty badass.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 7:00PM tendoboy1984 said
Monolith? Aren't they owned by Nintendo and the creators of the Xeno series?
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 7:34PM Urethra Alfredo said
@tendoboy1984
That's MonolithSoft.
Monolith developed the No One Lives Forever, Condemned and F.E.A.R. franchises.
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That's MonolithSoft.
Monolith developed the No One Lives Forever, Condemned and F.E.A.R. franchises.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 7:12PM Palacios said
If executed well this could be really cool game and I'm not a FPS multiplayer type of guy. Which is probably the very reason this game is being made to help bridge the gap between FPS "Call of Duty players" and Batman AC type players. As long as I get to wear some *gravely voice* HOCKEY PADS with a bat symbol on it I might give it a try.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 7:14PM Hoops said
I wish this were included with the Arkham City Collector's edition instead of a crappy movie that's 5 years old.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 7:31PM EliminatorZigma said
First, I was like -_-
Then, I was like o_o
Now, I'm :D
God, I love Internet memes.
Then, I was like o_o
Now, I'm :D
God, I love Internet memes.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 7:53PM WarrenEBB said
This game looks like APB. in the bad way.
ie., it is just offering two flavors of psycho killer.
I'd rather play someone with a strong moral code. (like : a cop. who goes around arresting these wild children in masks before they shoot up too much of the neighborhood).
ie., it is just offering two flavors of psycho killer.
I'd rather play someone with a strong moral code. (like : a cop. who goes around arresting these wild children in masks before they shoot up too much of the neighborhood).
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 8:04PM alzeer said
any 1 of them would make a better pre-order character than robin
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 8:05PM DJshadow1 said
Nice very nice.
Posted: Jul 20th 2011 8:50PM josephwillmon said
Saw this at E3.
Thought it was going to be ~stupid~ based on premise alone.
Played it; loved it. The gameplay is more unique than has been shown thus far, and you can see the designer team's sense of humor and passion echoed through the product, from the loading screens to the costumes to the awesome new gadgets and abilities.
At $15 this is a steal, and I can't wait for it.
Thought it was going to be ~stupid~ based on premise alone.
Played it; loved it. The gameplay is more unique than has been shown thus far, and you can see the designer team's sense of humor and passion echoed through the product, from the loading screens to the costumes to the awesome new gadgets and abilities.
At $15 this is a steal, and I can't wait for it.
